Museum of Socialist Art, Sofia
Facts and practical information
The Museum of Socialist Art in Sofia is a museum of art which covers the history of the communist era in Bulgaria. It was established on 19 September 2011 amidst a controversy over the name, which was initially proposed as "Museum of Totalitarian Art". The museum's collection of large and small statues, busts, and paintings represents the period from 1944 to 1989, from the establishment of the People's Republic of Bulgaria to the fall of communism. The museum spread over an area of 7,500 square metres in the Sofia suburb known as "Red Star is in three parts - a park with sculpture installations drawn from the communist period, an exhibition hall with paintings and easel representations, and a media or video hall in which films and newsreels related to the communist period are screened. ()
Museum of Socialist Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Arena Armeec, The Mall, Borisova gradina, TV Tower.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museum of Socialist Art open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Socialist Art?
How to get to Museum of Socialist Art by public transport?
Bus
- ж.к. Дианабад • Lines: 413, 67 (4 min walk)
- Техническа библиотека • Lines: 123, 280, 294 (4 min walk)
Metro
- G. M. Dimitrov • Lines: M1, M4 (6 min walk)
- Fr. Joliot-Curie • Lines: M1, M4 (14 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Площад на авиацията • Lines: 11, 3, 4, 5 (16 min walk)
- ж.к. Изток • Lines: 11, 3, 4, 5 (13 min walk)
Tram
- Nikolay Kopernik • Lines: 20 (24 min walk)
- NU Tantsovo izkustvo • Lines: 20 (25 min walk)